Oyez, oyez, oyez!
Robertson v. Baldwin (1896-97)
Second Amendment
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
Gun Control Law Constitutional according to U.S.
Supreme Court
Mr. Justice Brown of the U.S. Supreme Court wrote the lead opinion for Robertson v. Baldwin (No. 334, Argued December 15, 1896, Decided January 25, 1897; 165 U.S. 275).
Case Summary (from syllabus)
The Court declared "Section 4598 of the Revised Statutes is not unconstitutional by reason of its authorizing justices of the peace to issue warrants to apprehend deserting seamen and deliver them up to the master of their vessel." (from syllabus) [Lead opinion author Justice Brown writes regarding the Second Amendment below.]
Concealed Weapons reference - Excerpt from the lead opinion written by US Supreme Court Justice Brown
"...the right of the people [165 U.S. 282] to keep and bear arms (Art. II) is not infringed by laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons;...." (Color emphasis added.)